India, March 20 -- Periods can be painful; for many, their menstruation cycles are so painful that getting out of bed and doing daily tasks can become arduous tasks. In a video shared on March 18, Dr Tanaya, MBBS, FRSPH and embryologist, who goes by @dr_cuterus on Instagram, talked about 5 ways to relieve period pain.

Dr Tanya posted 5 surprising and science-back ways you can deal with period pain during your menstrual cycles. She posted the clip with the caption, "Periods giving you dard-e-disco? Here are some uhm...surprising (but scientific!) ways to relieve your period pain." However, she added that if the pain is too much and is hindering your ability to do daily tasks, you should consult your doctor for painkillers and to see if th...